NURSING N283 ENDOCRINE QUIZ
1. What are the 5 general functions of the endocrine system?
1) regulate metabolism
2) water and electrolyte balance
3) coping w/ stress
4) growth and development
5) reproduction
6) RBC production
7) digestion/ absorption
2. T or F A negative feedback system is the most common feedback system and
it is important to maintain hormone levels within physiologic ranges.
True
Give an example of a negative feedback system.
Human body temperature - The hypothalamus of a human responds to
temperature fluctuations and responds accordingly. If the temperature
drops, the body shivers to bring up the temperature and if it is too warm,
the body will sweat to cool down due to evaporation.
3. T or F The hypothalamus is important because it contains cells that can
regulate the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
False
4. T or F In a normal circumstance ADH will be secreted when an individual is
dehydrated.
Where is ADH secreted from? ___pituitary gland_________
5. List the hormones that are secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland
1. What are the 5 general functions of the endocrine system?
1) regulate metabolism
2) water and electrolyte balance
3) coping w/ stress
4) growth and development
5) reproduction
6) RBC production
7) digestion/ absorption
2. T or F A negative feedback system is the most common feedback system and
it is important to maintain hormone levels within physiologic ranges.
True
Give an example of a negative feedback system.
Human body temperature - The hypothalamus of a human responds to
temperature fluctuations and responds accordingly. If the temperature
drops, the body shivers to bring up the temperature and if it is too warm,
the body will sweat to cool down due to evaporation.
3. T or F The hypothalamus is important because it contains cells that can
regulate the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
False
4. T or F In a normal circumstance ADH will be secreted when an individual is
dehydrated.
Where is ADH secreted from? ___pituitary gland_________
5. List the hormones that are secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland
